Titus 2:4: "That they may teach the young women to be sober...."
*To be sober: To do one's duty, be moderate, self controlled, thoughtful, and to learn to make wise decisions and judgements.
Isaiah 33:6 "And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, and strength of salvation; the fear of the Lord is his treasure"
What does this mean to be a sober wife? First off it's that you realize that you are no longer single, that you can't live and do as a single girl would do. Second, you realize that marriage is joyful and that it holds many responsibilities. Once you are married you make a commitment to be the best wife, mother, and manager of your home.
*When a woman soberly considers the needs, time schedule, and resources of her home, then she will be a more efficient help meet.
*A sober wife is one who considers her options, makes her plans, and follows through in order to avoid the confusion of mismanagement.
You can simplify things in many ways:
1. Offer one item at breakfast and don't allow a picky child to get what they want.
2. Have a plan for lunch and dinner. Everyone eats the same. Don't fix one meal for this person and another for someone else. You will be frazzled and frustrated if you all the children to rule and not eat what mom prepares.
The traits of a Good Help Meet:
1. A good help meet provides an oasis for her man.
2. She fixes meals that please him; she does not cook to suit herself.
3. She plans and prepares well ahead of time.
4. She exercises self discipline.
*Your relationship with your husband is the single most important role you will ever play. If you fail here, then you have failed at your life's work and have missed God's perfect plan.
"A wise woman doesn't let little things stir
her spirit to agitation. With a quiet and meek
spirit, she seeks to make all things better."
Proverbs 12:4 "A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones."
How can you be a crown to your husband? What are somethings you can do to "crown" your husband?
Here's a few suggestions for you to be a Good Wife today and a crown to your husband:
1. Have dinner ready when he comes in from work.
2. Prepare yourself. Look nice when he comes in. Don't smell like you've been working out, have your hair fixed nice and look like his bride!
3. Clear away the clutter. Don't set down to a dinner table cluttered with junk. Have the living room, bedroom de-cluttered.
4. Prepare the children. Yes I said prepare the children, they should be excited that daddy is coming home. Have them ready to sit down and eat without having a lot of confusion.
5. Minimize the noise. TURN OFF the TV, turn OFF the video games, when hubby/daddy walks through the door let him come into a calm home. Greet him with hugs from the children and a Kiss from you!
*Do you think God could have used Mary for the mother of Jesus if she had allowed herself to become an emotional wreck when her environment was not clean or orderly?
Philippians 2:5 "Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus"
*Mountain Ma and Pa
by Rebekah Pearl (age 16) April 1991
O, so much ter do,
So much ter be done.
The work's never through,
An' da work ain't much fun,
No thanks fer yer labor,
No pay fer da job,
Jest, "What's fer supper?"
"How 'bout corn-on-da-cob?"
Ya mop an' ya sweep,
Ya dust an' ya shine.
Then turn around,k
An' what do ya find?
His shoes on da floor,
His coat on da chair,
His rear in da couch,
An' his feet in da air!
So ya kick off yer shoes,
An' ya throw down yer broom.
An' ya wink at yer ole man,
So he'll make ya some room!
This is why my Ma and Pa are happily married!
Are you any of these: These are words that God uses to describe a godless woman. Get your concordance out write these words on a separate piece of paper and look them up. If you are any of these you need to start working on being the opposite of them.
*Foolish *Brawling *Without discretion
*Clamorous *Contentious *Wanders from house to house
*Simple *Angry *Stubborn
*Knoweth nothing *Odious *Loud
*Like a swine (fat pig) with a gold nose jewel *Tattler *Busybodies
*taken from "Created to be His Help Meet"
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I sent an email to you about advice, I did not know how often you checked it. Thanks Helen
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